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Policy Statement
International Baptist Church, Aberdeen (hereafter – ‘the Church’) is a Baptist Church affiliated to the Baptist Union of Scotland.
The Church has a love for children and young people and includes them in our growing children’s and young people’s ministry. The
Elders, Deacons and Members take seriously their responsibility to care for and to protect the welfare of the children and young people entrusted to the Church’s care.
As part of the mission and ministry, the Church is committed to:
- Encouraging and supporting parents/guardians/carers,
- Listening to, relating effectively and valuing children and young people;
- Ensuring that our children’s/youth workers are properly supported and trained.
The Church leadership recognises that many children and young people today are the victims of neglect, and physical, sexual and emotional
abuse. Accordingly the Church has adopted the policy contained in the working document “Working Together…Care and Protection of Children and Young People; Baptist Union of Scotland; Sept. 1997” as set
out with the following main areas:
- Appointing children’s /youth workers.
- Supervision of activities and practice issues.
- Responding to allegations of abuse or neglect, including those made against leaders or members of the Church.
The Church leadership recognises the need to build constructive links with the statutory childcare authorities. Accordingly the
Elders have the responsibility for dealing with disciplinary matters and will liase with the appropriate authorities when necessary.
The content of this policy document forms the basis of a half-day seminar for all children’s/youth workers in the Church and the
leadership is committed to an ongoing programme for all such workers.
A full version of the policy is available on request by contacting our office on 01224 868096 or emailing info@ibcaberdeen.org
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